(Valley Onda / Image Credit: Ravyna Jassani)
Friday saw the arrival of ‘Reebok Fantasy‘ by indie rock outfit Valley Onda, via Valley Onda Records. This follows their recent ‘‘Minacious’‘ single and its video rollout on CLASH Magazine, adding to a catalog that’s pulled in 350,000+ streams since the trio’s 2019 start. Their thoughtful alternative sound has landed nods from triple j and pubs like The AU Review, Happy Mag, Where The Music Meets, and Clunk Mag, alongside tour support from The Money War and Brightness. The lineup features Jordan Wilson handling vocals and guitar (previously in Georgia Fair, supporting Paul Kelly, Laurel, and John Mayer), Michiya Nagai on keys (stage time with Lamalo at The Grass is Greener for 15,000 fans and a TEDx Melbourne soundtrack gig), and drummer Galen Sultmann. Hailing from Sydney’s Gadigal land, the band took shape in a quiet restaurant meetup after tours, with Jordan and Galen jamming until Michiya joined to blend his trained piano and production into a textured indie rock style echoing Radiohead, Alt-J, Mansionair, Bon Iver, Muse, and Gorillaz—resonating with REM, Cage The Elephant, and The Verve crowds.
Valley Onda‘s new track ‘‘Reebok Fantasy’‘ unfolds as a tense, emotive indie rock ride, shifting from low-key strain to a sharp, energizing break. Jordan‘s strong vocal presence anchors it all, with acoustic guitar lines and soft, rippling elements wrapping the words in a distant, smokey haze.
The band shared: “Do you know that feeling when you’re walking down the street feeling isolated and everyone else is looking cool in their designer clothing? So you pull into a Nepalese Restaurant and order a tea to hide out for a minute. Maybe open a paperback or meet someone interesting. That’s the vibe of ‘Reebok Fantasy’.”
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